This petition is to campaign for the induction of David "Bulldog" Turner into the Flagstaff Sports Foundation Hall of Fame, hopefully in August 2015.
As a member of the US Navy, he was a jet mechanic and performed search and rescue duty for downed pilots during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he was elected the first Vietnam Veteran Commander at Flagstaff's American Legion post.
As a teacher, he taught at Killip Elementary his entire career, being a positive role model for Sunnyside kids for decades.
As a coach, he roamed the sidelines, from the old NAYFA youth leagues to the junior high and high school levels. From the late 1970's to 2014, he became a permanent fixture on the East Side sidelines. Though he graduated from Flag High in 1964, he will always define what it is to be a Coconino Panther.
As a mentor, there's no shortage of men who were influenced by Turner.
Bulldog Turner exemplifies everything the Flagstaff Sports Foundation stands for. He would be a valued member of its Hall of Fame, and I am asking you to sign this petition to show you agree with this sentiment. The paperwork is in motion, the committee will consider the nomination, but you can give them something to think about by lending your voice to this.
Updates
November 27, 2014
I have been hearing stories from so many of you about how Bulldog coached you or guided your kids on those East Side fields. These memories prove exactly why he belongs in the Hall of Fame and I am making sure the committee reads every single one of them.
November 27, 2014
Seeing this community rally for Bulldog fills me with such pride because he spent his whole life showing up for us. I am genuinely moved by the momentum and what it says about the legacy he built on those sidelines.
Reached 100 supporters
November 27, 2014
204 Comments
He is the definition of a man. he treats everyone with respect and is always there for the athletes he coaches. he has always been more of a father figure than a coach in my mind. great man.
18 years after leaving his classroom, he is still in my fondest memories as a marvelous educator. Stern, strict, loving. I'm sure after all this time, he'd still remember me, and every other member of my class. Love this man!
Bulldog deserves this. He has been an inspiration to so many as a coach, mentor, teacher, and friend. I was fortunate to attend CHS while he was coaching, was able to teach with him at Killip and watch my son play for him at Coco. Thank you for your dedication. You have my vote.
I had Bulldog as a teacher in elementary and he coached my older brpthers. even tho I never played for him, he did influence me by being around my brother and his teaching, bulldog is a great man and deserves this recognition!
Coach Turner helped shape boys into men for nearly 40 years. Many of the athletes that are in and will be in the hall themselves owe much of who they are to him. An absolute no brainier.
The best coach/grandpa you can get!
he is a good man and coach that has a heart for football
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This petition is to campaign for the induction of David "Bulldog" Turner into the Flagstaff Sports Foundation Hall of Fame, hopefully in August 2015.
As a member of the US Navy, he was a jet mechanic and performed search and rescue duty for downed pilots during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he was elected the first Vietnam Veteran Commander at Flagstaff's American Legion post.
As a teacher, he taught at Killip Elementary his entire career, being a positive role model for Sunnyside kids for decades.
As a coach, he roamed the sidelines, from the old NAYFA youth leagues to the junior high and high school levels. From the late 1970's to 2014, he became a permanent fixture on the East Side sidelines. Though he graduated from Flag High in 1964, he will always define what it is to be a Coconino Panther.
As a mentor, there's no shortage of men who were influenced by Turner.
Bulldog Turner exemplifies everything the Flagstaff Sports Foundation stands for. He would be a valued member of its Hall of Fame, and I am asking you to sign this petition to show you agree with this sentiment. The paperwork is in motion, the committee will consider the nomination, but you can give them something to think about by lending your voice to this.
Updates
November 27, 2014
I have been hearing stories from so many of you about how Bulldog coached you or guided your kids on those East Side fields. These memories prove exactly why he belongs in the Hall of Fame and I am making sure the committee reads every single one of them.
November 27, 2014
Seeing this community rally for Bulldog fills me with such pride because he spent his whole life showing up for us. I am genuinely moved by the momentum and what it says about the legacy he built on those sidelines.
Reached 100 supporters
November 27, 2014
204 Comments
This man has made a huge positive impact for four + decades, in the lives of ball players starting at pop warner & thru jr. high to high school. He showed up everyday and lives by the "Never give up!" motto everyday. Right on Bulldog!
He is the definition of a man. he treats everyone with respect and is always there for the athletes he coaches. he has always been more of a father figure than a coach in my mind. great man.
18 years after leaving his classroom, he is still in my fondest memories as a marvelous educator. Stern, strict, loving. I'm sure after all this time, he'd still remember me, and every other member of my class. Love this man!
Bulldog deserves this. He has been an inspiration to so many as a coach, mentor, teacher, and friend. I was fortunate to attend CHS while he was coaching, was able to teach with him at Killip and watch my son play for him at Coco. Thank you for your dedication. You have my vote.
I had Bulldog as a teacher in elementary and he coached my older brpthers. even tho I never played for him, he did influence me by being around my brother and his teaching, bulldog is a great man and deserves this recognition!
Coach Turner helped shape boys into men for nearly 40 years. Many of the athletes that are in and will be in the hall themselves owe much of who they are to him. An absolute no brainier.
The best coach/grandpa you can get!
he is a good man and coach that has a heart for football
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This man has made a huge positive impact for four + decades, in the lives of ball players starting at pop warner & thru jr. high to high school. He showed up everyday and lives by the "Never give up!" motto everyday. Right on Bulldog!